Shirley
Town in Van Buren County, Arkansas
Shirley is a town in Van Buren County, Arkansas, with 248 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairfield Bay, 4.0 miles SE.
- 248residents (2020 Census)
- 551 ftelevation · 168 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 103 / sq mipopulation density
- 72153ZIP code
About Shirley
Shirley is a town in northeast Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States, along the Middle Fork of the Little Red River. It is located on Arkansas State Highway 9 about 11 miles northeast of Clinton, Arkansas. A one-time railroad outpost, the community today is oriented toward agriculture and recreational activities due to the river and Greers Ferry Lake. The population was 248 as of the 2020 Census.
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Living in Shirley
- Median household income
- $37,344
- Median home value
- $103,100
- Median age
- 48.8
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Shirley had 248 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 248 |
|---|---|
| Density | 103 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shirley at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 248 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.41 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6438° N, 92.3135° W |
| ZIP code | 72153 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0563980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shirley
- Fairfield Bay4.0 mi SE
- Edgemont7.3 mi SE
- Higden8.1 mi SE
- Clinton9.2 mi SW
- Greers Ferry9.6 mi SE
- Fox9.7 mi N
- Bee Branch13.4 mi S
- Dennard15.1 mi NW
- Leslie18.7 mi NW
- Heber Springs18.8 mi SE
- Mountain View18.9 mi NE
- Quitman18.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Shirley
What county is Shirley in?
Shirley is in Van Buren County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Shirley, AR?
248 people lived in Shirley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shirley, AR?
The ZIP code of Shirley is 72153.
What is the elevation of Shirley?
551 feet (168 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shirley?
Fairfield Bay (4.0 mi), Edgemont (7.3 mi), Higden (8.1 mi), Clinton (9.2 mi), Greers Ferry (9.6 mi).
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